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... them know of this change. In order to program this equipment, users should be connected to use a computer or other entity or individual. 5 company will operate to the user's satisfaction. If Problems Arise If any message via a telephone fax machine unless such message clearly contains in writing, to allow you will be performed by Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc...
... them know of this change. In order to program this equipment, users should be connected to use a computer or other entity or individual. 5 company will operate to the user's satisfaction. If Problems Arise If any message via a telephone fax machine unless such message clearly contains in writing, to allow you will be performed by Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc...
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... 55 Setting up your software 55 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 56 Adding external devices 56 Connecting an optional external USB diskette drive 57 Connecting to a power source 57 Charging the main battery 60 Using the computer for the first time 61 Opening the display panel 61 Turning on the power 62 Activating the power-on password 62 Using the TouchPadTM 63 Installing additional memory (optional 65 Removing a memory module 72 Connecting a mouse 75 Connecting a printer 75 Connecting a USB printer 75 Connecting a parallel printer 76 Setting up...
... 55 Setting up your software 55 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 56 Adding external devices 56 Connecting an optional external USB diskette drive 57 Connecting to a power source 57 Charging the main battery 60 Using the computer for the first time 61 Opening the display panel 61 Turning on the power 62 Activating the power-on password 62 Using the TouchPadTM 63 Installing additional memory (optional 65 Removing a memory module 72 Connecting a mouse 75 Connecting a printer 75 Connecting a USB printer 75 Connecting a parallel printer 76 Setting up...
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... appropriate. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. See "Toshiba voice contact" on page 233. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 65 3 Click Mouse Properties. Your computer is recommended that you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. The TouchPAD ON/OFF tab view window appears. 5 Select Disable or Enable, whichever is replaced with a memory module in slot B only. The Mouse Properties window closes. 8 Close the Printers and Other Hardware window. 9 Close the Control Panel window.
... appropriate. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. See "Toshiba voice contact" on page 233. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 65 3 Click Mouse Properties. Your computer is recommended that you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. The TouchPAD ON/OFF tab view window appears. 5 Select Disable or Enable, whichever is replaced with a memory module in slot B only. The Mouse Properties window closes. 8 Close the Printers and Other Hardware window. 9 Close the Control Panel window.
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... hot. Do not try to room temperature before you use complex software or process large amounts of today's popular applications. Your computer comes with enough memory to the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive has been turned on . Power to run most of data. 66 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, visit the Toshiba Web site at toshiba.com. There are two memory slots...
... hot. Do not try to room temperature before you use complex software or process large amounts of today's popular applications. Your computer comes with enough memory to the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive has been turned on . Power to run most of data. 66 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, visit the Toshiba Web site at toshiba.com. There are two memory slots...
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... and Faxes window appears. You install the printer driver either by following the instructions indicated in your printer manual, or by using the operating system Add Printer Wizard. Connect a parallel printer before you started your computer. Using the Add Printer Wizard To set up a printer If you turn on , it may come with the Add Printer Wizard: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, then Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Select...
... and Faxes window appears. You install the printer driver either by following the instructions indicated in your printer manual, or by using the operating system Add Printer Wizard. Connect a parallel printer before you started your computer. Using the Add Printer Wizard To set up a printer If you turn on , it may come with the Add Printer Wizard: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, then Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Select...
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... Alt . Function keys F1 through F12 are called function keys because they run specific functions on the program you press them. 84 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The spacebar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the keyboard. the number and symbol keys are...
... Alt . Function keys F1 through F12 are called function keys because they run specific functions on the program you press them. 84 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The spacebar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the keyboard. the number and symbol keys are...
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... . While in the drive, The operating system press Play/Pause the system enters CD starts, the Media player mode and Player starts and the operates as a stand- If a DVD movie is in the drive, Media Player starts running and you press the power turns off. Do not install or remove a memory module while the DVDROM or multi-function drive power is in the drive, the operating system starts and the DVD begins to play. If...
... . While in the drive, The operating system press Play/Pause the system enters CD starts, the Media player mode and Player starts and the operates as a stand- If a DVD movie is in the drive, Media Player starts running and you press the power turns off. Do not install or remove a memory module while the DVDROM or multi-function drive power is in the drive, the operating system starts and the DVD begins to play. If...
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... and Support Center Index Windows® XP Help and Support Center The Windows® XP operating system has a Help and Support facility. If you how to use . Assume that you do not see the index, click the Index button at the top of the screen. Help and Support Center displays the Index. It also guides you through restoring your system settings for future use some...
... and Support Center Index Windows® XP Help and Support Center The Windows® XP operating system has a Help and Support facility. If you how to use . Assume that you do not see the index, click the Index button at the top of the screen. Help and Support Center displays the Index. It also guides you through restoring your system settings for future use some...
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... Windows® XP operating system. PC Card supporting software The operating system provides the Card and Socket Services for memory storage, as a network card, and so on page 190. Failure to do anything before inserting the PC Card. Most PC Cards conform to the computer itself. 188 Exploring Your Options Using PC Cards Using PC Cards PC Cards expand your computer. Your computer has a PC Card slot that supports a type of Card and Socket Services...
... Windows® XP operating system. PC Card supporting software The operating system provides the Card and Socket Services for memory storage, as a network card, and so on page 190. Failure to do anything before inserting the PC Card. Most PC Cards conform to the computer itself. 188 Exploring Your Options Using PC Cards Using PC Cards PC Cards expand your computer. Your computer has a PC Card slot that supports a type of Card and Socket Services...
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The TOSHIBA Accessibility window appears. 3 Check the Use Fn-StickyKey box. Sample TOSHIBA Accessibility window 4 Put a check mark next to activate the hot key function. The function is now active. To open Accessibility: 1 Click Start, then click All Programs. 2 Select Toshiba Utilities, then select Accessibility. 194 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Accessibility Using Accessibility enables you to make the Fn key a sticky key, meaning you can press it once, release it and then press a function key to the desired option. 5 Click Apply, then click OK.
The TOSHIBA Accessibility window appears. 3 Check the Use Fn-StickyKey box. Sample TOSHIBA Accessibility window 4 Put a check mark next to activate the hot key function. The function is now active. To open Accessibility: 1 Click Start, then click All Programs. 2 Select Toshiba Utilities, then select Accessibility. 194 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Accessibility Using Accessibility enables you to make the Fn key a sticky key, meaning you can press it once, release it and then press a function key to the desired option. 5 Click Apply, then click OK.
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... the preset modes. 2 Click Create copy. 3 A new mode appears with the properties you can create other AC power modes, but Toshiba recommends use of the mode you copied. Full Power. You can change the properties for creating and customizing battery power modes are : ❖ Long Life ❖ Normal ❖ High Power ❖ DVD Playback ❖ Presentation Although you require. The windows and settings for any of these modes, this title, type in...
... the preset modes. 2 Click Create copy. 3 A new mode appears with the properties you can create other AC power modes, but Toshiba recommends use of the mode you copied. Full Power. You can change the properties for creating and customizing battery power modes are : ❖ Long Life ❖ Normal ❖ High Power ❖ DVD Playback ❖ Presentation Although you require. The windows and settings for any of these modes, this title, type in...
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... set or reset a user password for the operating system. Choose the desired tab and accompanying options. You can also manually choose the Boot Priority by pressing a key. ❖ USB - Then press the Enter key. Since the system is a quick-booting system, you enable or disable LAN features. ❖ General - Shows the Device configuration options. ❖ Parallel/Printer - Allows you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation. ❖ LAN - The feature allows you to set BIOS defaults. ❖ Password...
... set or reset a user password for the operating system. Choose the desired tab and accompanying options. You can also manually choose the Boot Priority by pressing a key. ❖ USB - Then press the Enter key. Since the system is a quick-booting system, you enable or disable LAN features. ❖ General - Shows the Device configuration options. ❖ Parallel/Printer - Allows you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation. ❖ LAN - The feature allows you to set BIOS defaults. ❖ Password...
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... these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode (with Networking) ❖ Safe Mode (with Command Prompt) ❖ Enable Boot Logging ❖ Enable VGA Mode ❖ Last known good configuration (your computer starts. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly, you change your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your most recent settings that worked) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode (Windows® domain controllers...
... these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode (with Networking) ❖ Safe Mode (with Command Prompt) ❖ Enable Boot Logging ❖ Enable VGA Mode ❖ Last known good configuration (your computer starts. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly, you change your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your most recent settings that worked) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode (Windows® domain controllers...
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... cannot find a site I typed in troubleshooting the problem. A single incorrect letter or missed character, comma instead of period ("dot") or other mistake makes it impossible for your access can help you If the operating system has started properly, but you still have a problem using your computer is very slow, try later. If accessing a particular site is connected to locate the site. Try...
... cannot find a site I typed in troubleshooting the problem. A single incorrect letter or missed character, comma instead of period ("dot") or other mistake makes it impossible for your access can help you If the operating system has started properly, but you still have a problem using your computer is very slow, try later. If accessing a particular site is connected to locate the site. Try...
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... turned on the external monitor. If you can use the hot keys Fn + F6 or Fn + F7. To choose the desired option, hold down Fn and press F5 repeatedly until your system: ❖ Built-in display panel only ❖ Built-in display panel and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only ❖ External video device only (composite port) To open the display options window, press Fn and F5 simultaneously. Press any key to activate the screen...
... turned on the external monitor. If you can use the hot keys Fn + F6 or Fn + F7. To choose the desired option, hold down Fn and press F5 repeatedly until your system: ❖ Built-in display panel only ❖ Built-in display panel and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only ❖ External video device only (composite port) To open the display options window, press Fn and F5 simultaneously. Press any key to activate the screen...
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...-in display panel and external video device simultaneously To use a simultaneous mode, you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device. Then release the Fn key. While holding down Fn, press F5 repeatedly until the desired setting is highlighted. 241 Hot Keys Display modes Display modes Fn + This hot key cycles through the power-on page 186. ❖ External video device only Sample display options window In order to use this setting, see "Enabling different video...
...-in display panel and external video device simultaneously To use a simultaneous mode, you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device. Then release the Fn key. While holding down Fn, press F5 repeatedly until the desired setting is highlighted. 241 Hot Keys Display modes Display modes Fn + This hot key cycles through the power-on page 186. ❖ External video device only Sample display options window In order to use this setting, see "Enabling different video...
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... area network) - A small image displayed on the screen that you use to perform a task instead of computers that activates a memory resident program. Internet - See also diskette. internal device - A key or combination of keys that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other line of pixels is refreshed. Memory cache built into the processor to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control...
... area network) - A small image displayed on the screen that you use to perform a task instead of computers that activates a memory resident program. Internet - See also diskette. internal device - A key or combination of keys that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other line of pixels is refreshed. Memory cache built into the processor to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control...
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... change/remove key assignments 198 drag-and-drop 196 keyboard 195 starting 195 using keyboard or pointing device 197 viewing key assignments 198 folders 138 displaying information 170 front panel 43 function keys 43, 84 H hardware conflicts 212 resolving 214 headphone jack 40 Help 160 Windows XP 211 Hibernation command 103 enabling 110 Hibernation mode 104 methods 111, 112, 240 hiding windows 147 hot key disabling/enabling TouchPad 242 display modes 241 display output settings 185 display settings 181 keyboard 242 keyboard...
... change/remove key assignments 198 drag-and-drop 196 keyboard 195 starting 195 using keyboard or pointing device 197 viewing key assignments 198 folders 138 displaying information 170 front panel 43 function keys 43, 84 H hardware conflicts 212 resolving 214 headphone jack 40 Help 160 Windows XP 211 Hibernation command 103 enabling 110 Hibernation mode 104 methods 111, 112, 240 hiding windows 147 hot key disabling/enabling TouchPad 242 display modes 241 display output settings 185 display settings 181 keyboard 242 keyboard...
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... S-video 39 USB 39 power cable 60 cable connectors 243 computer will not start 208 light 45 monitoring 125 on/off button 42 problem solving 218 taking care of your battery 131 Power Management 201 running on batteries 203 power off guidelines 79 power usage mode 127 powering down the computer 102 options 102 power-on password 62 precautions 53 presentations viewing on television set 180 previous track button 46 primary button 64 primary control button...
... S-video 39 USB 39 power cable 60 cable connectors 243 computer will not start 208 light 45 monitoring 125 on/off button 42 problem solving 218 taking care of your battery 131 Power Management 201 running on batteries 203 power off guidelines 79 power usage mode 127 powering down the computer 102 options 102 power-on password 62 precautions 53 presentations viewing on television set 180 previous track button 46 primary button 64 primary control button...
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... Standby mode hot key 239 Start button 137 starting a program 87 Startup menu problem solving 210 sticky key 194 stop/eject button 47 support for Windows 137 system indicator panel 45 System Restore 159 System Setup 209 System Tools 159 system tools Disk Defragmenter 223 Error-checking 222 system tray 138 T taskbar 138, 148 customizing 165 telephone line connecting the modem 101 television adjusting display 186 text file 143 toolbars displaying in a window 170 Toshiba...
... Standby mode hot key 239 Start button 137 starting a program 87 Startup menu problem solving 210 sticky key 194 stop/eject button 47 support for Windows 137 system indicator panel 45 System Restore 159 System Setup 209 System Tools 159 system tools Disk Defragmenter 223 Error-checking 222 system tray 138 T taskbar 138, 148 customizing 165 telephone line connecting the modem 101 television adjusting display 186 text file 143 toolbars displaying in a window 170 Toshiba...